Cap – porcelain tooth crown
Cap, meaning dental crown, is an alternative term for a crown. Temporary cap = Temporary crown
dental treatment
Tooth or Dental Cyst
A dental cyst is one of the most common problems that result in patients seeking a dentist urgently, as it has the potential to cause …
Anterior
‘Anterior’ refers to the teeth at the front of your mouth (centrals, laterals, cuspids). As opposed to the posterior teeth.
Amalgam fillings
Amalgam is a material used for traditional silver fillings, made from a silver/mercury mixture. The use of mercury has made amalgam fillings increasingly unfashionable. Composite …
Tooth eruption
Tooth eruption is when a tooth breaks through the gum during growth. This usually happens in childhood and may be known as teething. However, sometimes …
Cavity or Tooth Decay
Cavities are small holes in teeth caused by tooth decay (also known as dental caries). Commonly, tooth decay is caused by poor oral hygiene, or …
Root Canal Treatment
The Root Canal is a layer of pulp that runs through the root and teeth which contains nerves and blood vessels. The pulp can become …
Composite Filling
A composite filling is a tooth coloured alternative to metallic fillings. They are formed from polymers, combined with cilica, quartz or ceramic particles. What is …
Dental bridge
A bridge is a non-removable artificial extension that replaces a missing tooth or teeth. Adjacent teeth are shaped to allow the bridge to fit, and …
Audrey’s bright new smile
Problem: Audrey came to Piestany Dental Clinic in May 2008. For years she hadn’t been happy with the state of her teeth, and was looking …